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Alcohol withdrawal secondary prevention
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Long-term abstinence may be considered in the secondary prevention of alcohol withdrawal. Abstinence requires enrollment in long-term treatment programs in order to reduce the risk of relapse, such as group meetings, counseling, and medications.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Long-term abstinence may be considered in the secondary prevention of alcohol withdrawal. Abstinence requires enrollment in long-term treatment programs in order to reduce the risk of relapse, such as:[1][2]
- Group meetings
- Counseling
- Medications
References
References
- ↑ Blondell RD (2005). “Ambulatory detoxification of patients with alcohol dependence”. Am Fam Physician. 71 (3): 495–502. PMID 15712624.
- ↑ Muncie HL, Yasinian Y, Oge’ L (2013). “Outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome”. Am Fam Physician. 88 (9): 589–95. PMID 24364635.
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